A general synthesis for PEDOT-coated nonconductive materials and PEDOT hollow particles by aqueous chemical polymerization.
A method for coating functionalized poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) (PEDOT) on nonconductive substrates in aqueous solution allows the deposition of PEDOT thin layers on various substrates, including silica and polystyrene (PS) nanoparticles, siliceous mesocellular foam, and chitosan-alginate fibers. The surface property is tuned by controlling the monomer composition in the aqueous solutions. Using appropriate organic solvents to remove the PS cores of PEDOT-coated PS nanoparticles, hollow PEDOT particles with single holes and PEDOT capsules can be formed.
Luo
Shyh-Chyang
SC
Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, The Nanos Singapore, Singapore.
Yu
Hsiao-hua
HH
Wan
Andrew C A
AC
Han
Yu
Y
Ying
Jackie Y
JY
D000464:Alginates / Q000737:chemistry; D019086:Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic / Q000737:chemistry*; D048271:Chitosan / Q000737:chemistry; D020723:Glucuronic Acid / Q000737:chemistry; D006603:Hexuronic Acids / Q000737:chemistry; D008855:Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; D053758:Nanoparticles / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure; D011108:Polymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D011137:Polystyrenes / Q000737:chemistry; D012996:Solutions; D014867:Water
D000464:Alginates; D019086:Bridged Bicyclo Compounds, Heterocyclic; D006603:Hexuronic Acids; D011108:Polymers; D011137:Polystyrenes; D012996:Solutions; C121383:poly(3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene); D014867:Water; D020723:Glucuronic Acid; D048271:Chitosan